The legendary American band Lynyrd Skynyrd, best known for their global hit Sweet Home Alabama, will perform live in Prague for the first time on Monday, July 7.

This iconic southern rock group returns to the Czech Republic after a decade, following their 2014 concert in Pilsen. The Prague performance is part of a tour celebrating the band’s 50-year musical journey, as confirmed by Ondřej Pojzl from Live Nation, the event organizer.

Speaking about the new tour, Johnny Van Zant – lead vocalist and brother of the late Ronnie Van Zant – said: “It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there, playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.”

With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, Lynyrd Skynyrd– inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame in 2006 – remain a musical benchmark for many, thanks in particular to the 1974 release of their second opus,“Second Helping“. Marked by the hit ” Sweet Home Alabama “, this record was certified platinum several times over.

This was followed by“Gimme Back my bullets“, and“Street survivor”, released just three days before the terrible plane crash that claimed the lives of singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines.

The band was finally re-formed 10 years later with the survivors and Johnny Van Zant – Ronnie’s brother – on vocals. Sadly, Billy Powell passed away in 2009. As for guitarist Gary Rossington, the last original member and founder of the band, he passed away in 2023 at the age of 71.

“Few bands have had such a profound influence on shaping a lifestyle as Lynyrd Skynyrd,” said Pojzl. “Their mission remains to honor a legacy that has touched the lives of millions of fans worldwide.”

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